Comparing tear structure in menopausal and non-menopausal women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study analyzes the differences in tear ferning patterns between pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women, including those receiving hormone replacement therapy. It involves collecting tear and blood samples to perform an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay related to menopause. Additionally, measurements of tear volume, osmolarity, intraocular pressure, and tear break-up time are conducted to assess dry eye conditions. The goal is to better understand how menopause affects tear production and quality.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged between 20 and 65 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* No evident ocular diseases such as cornea, cataracts, vitreous degeneration, glaucoma, and retinopathy.
* Belong to vulnerable groups(pregnancy woman, prisoner, ethical minorities, economic or educationally disadvantaged subjects, disabled individuals such as those at terminal stage of tumorigenesis, blindness, terminal ill individuals)

Where it's running

• Jen-Ai Hospital
  Taichung, Taiwan, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: David P Lin, PhD
• Email: pcl@csmu.edu.tw
• Phone: 886-910-371286

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.